Bank robbery suspect sought

Bank robbery suspect sought

Update: 3:37 pm, 8/4/14, Monday
CHAMPAIGN -- It's been a week-and-a-half since an area bank was robbed, but police say the case remains a top priority.

Update: 3:37 pm, 8/4/14, MondayCHAMPAIGN -- It's been a week-and-a-half since an area bank was robbed, but police say the case remains a top priority. The Chase Bank, on University Avenue, was robbed Friday, July 25.

The suspect was caught on surveillance video. He's a white man with longer blonde hair pulled up in his had.

Police say, if you're ever in a bank when it's robbed, follow a few simple rules to stay safe.

Officer Ben Newell says, "Keep yourself safe. Don't put yourself in harm's way. If there's an opportunity to call 911, do so once the suspect leaves the bank. If you see someone approaching a bank with any suspicious behavior or clothing, call 911 immediately."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous and may earn a cash reward.

Original: 6:31 pm, 7/25/14, FridayCHAMPAIGN -- Police are investigating a bank robbery. It happened about 3 pm on Friday, at Chase downtown. Investigators say a man came in, gave the teller a note and left with cash. He did not show a weapon. He fled on foot, heading south. No one was hurt, but the bank was closed temporarily.

The suspect is a white man, in his 20's, about 6', 180 lbs. He was wearing a red-and-blue Budweiser baseball cap, dark blue shirt and black basketball shorts. Police say he may have longer dirty blonde hair tucked under his hat.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous and may earn a cash reward.